Construction Project Manager

Construction; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Career progression

Membership & chartership support

Training & development

Network opportunities

Job summary

Construction Consultancy Belfast is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of projects in Belfast and the surrounding region.

You will oversee projects from inception to handover, coordinating design teams, contractors and clients, while managing budgets, timelines and risk. The role offers a clear path for career progression within a collaborative consultancy environment and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience delivering construction/property projects in consultancy, client-side or contractor environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
• Experience across design, procurement and construction.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contracts.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from feasibility to handover
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and delivery strategies
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• Monitoring scope, programme, quality, budget and performance
• Managing risks, change control and mitigation
• Overseeing procurement and appointments
• Chairing meetings and preparing client reports
• Supporting contract administration and approvals
• Building client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring junior team members

Skills

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Programme management

Risk & reporting

Communication & organization

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering

Job description

Construction Project Manager

An established construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The Role

You will manage projects from inception through to completion, acting as a key point of contact for clients and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover
• Developing and maintaining project programmes and delivery strategies
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders
• Monitoring scope, programme, quality, budget and project performance
• Managing project risks, change control and mitigation strategies
• Overseeing procurement and consultant/contractor appointments
• Chairing project meetings and preparing client reports
• Supporting contract administration and statutory approvals
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Contributing to the development of junior team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering construction/property projects within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance
• Experience managing projects across design, procurement and construction
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar construction contracts
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong programme, risk and reporting skills
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of cost, risk and value management
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent is desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Diverse projects and clients across multiple sectors
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Professional membership and chartership support
• Training, mentoring and professional development
• Opportunities to work with wider specialist teams and networks